Théâtre de l'Œuvre

Name

Théâtre de l'Œuvre

Legal name

Société Nouvelle du Théâtre de l'Œuvre

Website

https://theatredeloeuvre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater & Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Comedy shows
• Concert performances
• Venue rental services
• Group bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for theatrical performances, concerts, comedy shows, and events. Standard booking fee of €2 per ticket applied for online and phone reservations.
2. Venue privatization: Revenue from renting the theater space (full or partial) and the Ubu café bar for private events, corporate functions, and celebrations.
3. Group bookings and corporate sales: Special preferential rates for groups of 15+ people, school groups, and leisure centers with dedicated account management.
4. Bar and catering services: Revenue from the Ubu café bar serving wines, champagne, and food before and after performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre de l'Œuvre operates a 336-seat historic Parisian venue presenting live theatrical productions, comedy shows, solo performances ("seul en scène"), concerts, and one-man shows. The core offering is the live performance programming, augmented by an in-house basement bar (L'Ubu café), full or partial venue privatization for private and corporate events, and dedicated group booking programs for schools, leisure centers, and corporate groups of 15+.

Product overview

Théâtre de l'Œuvre is a 336-seat Parisian theater venue that operates as a single integrated offering combining live performance programming with ancillary hospitality services. The core product is theatrical programming featuring plays, comedies, solo performances, and concerts, supplemented by the Ubu Café bar service, venue privatization packages for events, and group booking programs. Online ticket sales are handled through third-party platforms including Mapado, Digitick, SeeTickets, and Ticketmaster rather than a proprietary system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Ubu café: The theater's basement bar offering regional wines, Veuve Clicquot champagne, and buffet selections, open before and after performances.

Products and services

• Live Theater Performances
• L'Ubu Café Bar
• Venue Privatization
• Group Bookings & Corporate Packages
• Online Ticketing (Mapado)

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Vivendi VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for theater direction and operations. Current directors (Benoît Lavigne, François-Xavier Demaison, Kim Poignant) are associated with Vivendi Village. Vivendi is listed as a partner on the theater's website, indicating a significant operational and strategic alliance.
• TicketmastermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international ticketing platform serving as authorized reseller of tickets for Théâtre de l'Œuvre performances.
• Fnac SpectaclesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French retail and ticketing partner distributing tickets for theater performances.
• TheatreonlinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized French theater ticketing platform partner for online ticket distribution.
• TicketacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theater-focused ticketing platform serving as ticket reseller.
• Ministère de la Culture (Culture Ministry)coreOthersInstitutional partner providing support through Direction régionale des affaires culturelles d'Île-de-France. Listed on partners page indicating governmental cultural funding and recognition.
• Ville de Paris (City of Paris)coreOthersMunicipal government partner supporting theater operations. Listed on official partners page.
• SACD (Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques)coreOthersFrench dramatic authors society providing institutional support. Listed on partners page.
• SACEMcoreOthersFrench music authors' society supporting musical programming and performances.
• ProdissminorOthersFrench professional association for live performance producers and distributors.
• Association pour le Soutien du Théâtre Privé (ASTP)coreOthersSupport association for private theaters providing advocacy and promotional support.
• TPAminorOthersListed as institutional partner, purpose inferred from context.
• Mairie du 9e arrondissement de ParisminorOthersLocal municipal government of the 9th arrondissement where the theater is located.
• Veuve ClicquotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampagne brand featured in the Ubu café bar, suggesting partnership or preferred supplier arrangement for bar operations.
• Christian Etchebest and Gwilherm de CervalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary collaborators who worked on developing the Ubu café menu and offerings, enhancing the theater's hospitality experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de l'Odéon: Major state-subsidized Parisian theater presenting classical and contemporary works. Comparable as a Paris performance institution but operates at significantly larger scale with public funding.
• Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord: Larger and more established Parisian performance venue with broader programming (theater, music, dance). Comparable as a historic French performance space but operates at greater scale and broader artistic scope.

Direct peers

• Théâtre Antoine: Historic Parisian theater presenting theater, comedy, and contemporary works. Comparable in programming diversity, ticketing model, and central Paris positioning.
• Le Lucernaire: Parisian cultural venue combining theater, cinema, and bar/restaurant services. Directly comparable due to its integrated hospitality offering (similar to Ubu café) alongside theatrical programming.
• Théâtre Edouard VII: Central Paris private theater presenting contemporary comedies and theatrical productions. Directly comparable as a mid-sized Parisian venue with similar commercial programming approach.
• Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse: Parisian private theater in the Montparnasse district presenting a mix of theater, comedy, and one-person shows. Closely comparable in programming mix and ticket-based revenue model.
• Théâtre du Gymnase: Long-established Parisian theater presenting comedy and contemporary productions. Comparable in scale, programming mix, and ticketing-based business model.
• Théâtre Marigny: Historic Parisian private theater operating in the same 9th arrondissement vicinity. Directly comparable as a venue presenting contemporary theater, comedy, and music with similar capacity and ticketing model.
• Comédie de Paris: Historic Parisian comedy-focused theater previously directed by Gérard Maro (who also ran Théâtre de l'Œuvre from 1995-2012). Direct operational precedent and programming parallel.
• Théâtre de Paris: Mid-sized Parisian private theater presenting theater and comedy. Directly comparable in venue scale, programming approach, and central Paris geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/theatredeloeuvre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theatre-de-l-oeuvre

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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